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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm XP30 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP50
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm XP30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was revealed 5 months later than the Fujifilm XP30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades versus the Fujifilm XP30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Fujifilm XP30

 Fujifilm JX550 Fujifilm XP30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Fujifilm JX550

 Fujifilm XP30 Fujifilm JX550 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm XP30

 Fujifilm JX550 Fujifilm XP30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2011Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP30 has sizing of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm XP30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the Fujifilm XP30.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm XP30 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm XP30.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm JX550 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography features
Fujifilm XP30 Street photography features
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography details
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography details
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography info
Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition (113g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Landscape photography camera
34
fairly wide (26mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
39
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging info
Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Fujifilm XP30
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Fujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $240